School Counselor — Shape Student Success in Tucson

AmeriSchools Academy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriSchools Academy in Tucson seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You will provide individual and group guidance, teach advisory sessions, and collaborate with families, teachers, and outside specialists to remove barriers to learning.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Counseling/Guidance or related field, have at least one year of school counseling or teaching experience, and are comfortable with educational software and assessment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to counsel students regarding academic and social-emotional issues.
• Ability to interpret standardized test results and use assessment tools.
• Familiarity with educational software and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel students on academic and social-emotional matters.
• Provide individual planning and guidance to students and families.
• Teach guidance classes and conduct workshops for students and parents.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, admins, and agencies on student needs.
• Support Student Success Team and coordinate with behavioral health specialists.
• Assist students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.
• Provide brief counseling and refer to specialists when needed.

Skills

Student counseling

Communication with parents

Assessment tools

Educational software

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling/Guidance, Education, or Social Work

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

AmeriSchools Academy in Tucson seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You will provide individual and group guidance, teach advisory sessions, and collaborate with families, teachers, and outside specialists to remove barriers to learning.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Counseling/Guidance or related field, have at least one year of school counseling or teaching experience, and are comfortable with educational software and assessment